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Delicious Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Snack Cake topped with cinnamon sugar

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Snack Cake

A delightful autumn treat, this Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Snack Cake combines the warm spices of pumpkin with the classic cinnamon-sugar topping of a snickerdoodle, creating a moist and flavorful cake perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Light brown sugar packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 Large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup Milk
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Small bowl
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle evenly over the cake batter.
  7. Bake for 28-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, you can drizzle a simple cream cheese glaze over the cooled cake before serving. Store any leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.